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title: "Request for Information (RFI) - Collection, storage and redelivery of household belongings"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000658689"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-06-25"
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# Request for Information (RFI) - Collection, storage and redelivery of household belongings

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000658689

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## Summary

The procurement process is being led by Aberdeenshire Council in collaboration with Aberdeen City Council, focusing on the collection, storage, and redelivery of household belongings. This Request for Information (RFI) is part of the planning stage and aims to engage suppliers for a potential Framework Agreement to provide services for homeless citizens in their regions. Key dates include the notice date of 25th June 2021, with a future notice expected on 15th September 2021. Interested suppliers are encouraged to download and complete the attached questionnaire to participate in this initiative aimed at reducing costs associated with these services in the UK housing and community amenities sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics, storage, and removal services, particularly those experienced in working with local authorities or providing support for vulnerable populations. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with health and safety regulations and offer flexible storage solutions will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As this is a new initiative involving potential engagement with multiple suppliers, businesses should actively consider alliances or partnerships to enhance their applications and meet the requirements outlined by the contracting authorities.

## Notice

Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council have a legal obligation to provide assistance to their homeless citizens for transportation of their belongings. This service includes: - Removal and Transfer; - Storage. As part of a new initiative to reduce costs Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council are conducting market research and investigating the possibility of engaging with one or many suppliers as part of a single supplier or multiple supplier Framework Agreement where requirements will be drawn off as and when required. We are looking for suppliers to download the questionnaire and return it to us.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council have a legal obligation to provide assistance to their homeless citizens for transportation of their belongings. This service includes: - Removal and Transfer; - Storage. Principal Duties In performing this service the Council expect that the Contractor will: - Provide removal, transfer and storage of belongings as determined and notified by each Council's Housing Support Service, in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations and all associated standards; - Fulfil requests as instructed within 48 hours of request; - Provide short- and long-term storage solutions, often for an unspecified amount of time, and must demonstrate that they have adequate storage to meet the needs of this contract. Project Outline As part of a new initiative to reduce costs Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council are conducting market research and investigating the possibility of engaging with one or many suppliers as part of a single supplier or multiple supplier Framework Agreement where requirements will be drawn off as and when required. It is envisaged that by offering a more substantial collective requirement, both Councils and the Contractor could reduce costs. We are asking those whose business are aligned with our requirement to answer the attached questionnaire and send back to gordon.duncan@highland.gov.uk. This questionnaire is designed to give both Councils a better idea of the services available on the market. Please download and complete the questionnaire and return it to gordon.duncan@highland.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419521 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods
- 39173000 - Storage units
- 44613400 - Storage containers
- 44614100 - Storage bins
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services
- 63121100 - Storage services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419521

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN419521&idx=1
  25th June 2021 - Collection, storage and redelivery of household belongings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419521
  Request for Information (RFI) - Collection, storage and redelivery of household belongings - Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council have a legal obligation to provide assistance to their homeless citizens for transportation of their belongings. This service includes: - Removal and Transfer; - Storage. As part of a new initiative to reduce costs Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council are conducting market research and investigating the possibility of engaging with one or many suppliers as part of a single supplier or multiple supplier Framework Agreement where requirements will be drawn off as and when required. We are looking for suppliers to download the questionnaire and return it to us.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658689
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=658689

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